Elliott Cheu
Dr. Elliott C. Cheu is a University Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Arizona and currently serves as the institution's Chief Information Officer. He joined the University of Arizona faculty in 1996 and has since had a distinguished career as both a scientist and an academic leader.
In his role as CIO, Dr. Cheu oversees the University’s information technology portfolio, including IT Support Services, Enterprise Systems, Research & Discovery Technologies and the Information Security Office. He is committed to advancing research computing, modernizing enterprise systems, and aligning technology with the University’s mission of education, research, and innovation.
Dr. Cheu earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University after completing undergraduate studies at Stanford University. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago, where he worked on experiments that helped reveal fundamental asymmetries between matter and antimatter.
A leader in experimental high-energy physics, Dr. Cheu’s research focuses on searches for dark matter and phenomena beyond the Standard Model. His work is primarily conducted with the ATLAS detector at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, where he and collaborators probe the most fundamental particles and forces that shape our Universe. This research has profound implications for understanding the origins of matter and the nature of dark matter.
In addition to his scientific achievements, Dr. Cheu has held several major administrative and leadership roles at the University of Arizona. He served as Interim Senior Vice President for Research and Innovation from 2023–2024 and earlier served as Interim Dean of the College of Science, Associate Dean for the College of Science, and in several other interim roles.
Dr. Cheu’s scholarly contributions are widely cited, reflecting his impact on the global particle physics community. He has received numerous honors, including the UA Team Award for Excellence, the Galileo Circle Dean’s Award, and recognition as a University Distinguished Professor.
Administrative Contact:
Kimberly Wilson, Administrative Associate
kdwilson@arizona.edu